The Ultimate Greening Your Home Office Quiz

Telecommuting is becoming a major trend. Not only does it save money for companies and improve the quality of life of their employees, but it is also good for the environment. You can take it a step further by going green in your home office. Take our quiz for some fabulous ideas on how to green your home office.

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Question 1 of 10

According to a 2009 survey, how many Americans were expected to work from home that year?

14 million

According to MSNBC, up to 14 million Americans were expected to work from home at least part-time in 2009. The good news is that it not only saves money, but is good for the environment, as well.

24 million

34 million

Question 2 of 10

Why do most paints give off smelly fumes?

They contain Volatile Organic Compounds.

Many paints contain high amounts of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) that produce a smelly gas when they're applied. If you want to go green, you can buy low-VOC and zero-VOC paints that are available in a variety of colors.

They contain Volatile Organic Gases.

They contain Volatile Organic Oxides.

Question 3 of 10

Which type of flooring that you might use in your office is considered renewable?

bamboo

cork

both of the above

For your environmentally friendly office, consider bamboo or cork flooring. Both are renewable resources that are recognized as green materials.

Question 4 of 10

Which substance does particleboard give off when it's new?

formaldehyde

Stick with wood furniture for your green office. Particleboard doesn't last as well as solid wood and it gives off formaldehyde when it's new.

carbon monoxide

monosodium glutamate

Question 5 of 10

Which type of paper products should you buy for your green home office?

recycled

Buy office papers that are made from a high percentage of recycled content. It's possible to purchase not only paper but folders, envelopes, paper towels and tissues that are environmentally friendly.

bleached

natural

Question 6 of 10

What types of pens are environmentally friendly?

ballpoint

gel ink

refillable

Be sure to look for green office supplies. Refillable pens are an environmentally responsible choice, as are biodegradable garbage can liners, solar-powered calculators and non-toxic markers.

Question 7 of 10

The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) has a list of criteria that they use to rate _____ equipment according to its environmental friendliness.

computer

If you want to embrace green computing, check out the list of 51criteria that the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) uses to rate computer equipment according to its environmental impact.

office

electric

Question 8 of 10

In 1960, how many tons of garbage were thrown away in the United States?

28 million (25,401 kilograms)

58 million (52,617 kilograms)

88 million (79,832 kilograms)

America's throwaway culture takes a large toll on the environment. In 1960, 88 million tons (79,832 kilograms) of garbage were thrown away in the United States; in 2005, that number had grown to a staggering 245 million tons (222,260 kilograms).

Question 9 of 10

What's the best way to cut down on waste in your green office (and everywhere else)?

Reuse it.

Recycle it.

both of the above

To cut down on waste production and on the amount of waste that ends up in our landfills, follow a plan to reduce, reuse and recycle as much waste as you can.

Question 10 of 10

Which type of electric bulbs are greenest?

incandescent bulbs

fluorescent bulbs

Choose compact fluorescent bulbs for the light fixtures in your home office. They last longer, cost less to use and are recyclable.